News
Special Cup Day for Colac couple
While the Melbourne Cup was off limits to most race lovers this year, Colac’s Len and Mary Leahy were able to enjoy the excitement of their first cup at Flemington.
Students hone skills in varied workplaces
Colac Specialist School senior students are honing their workplace skills and plotting their first career steps through work experience programs.
BUILDING BOOM: Colac Otway records $124-million construction boost
Colac Otway has ridden a wave of surging building approvals to post huge growth in new construction projects during the past financial year.
Ska enthusiasts flock to Warrion
The Colac district will host a nationally renowned music festival for its first event out of Melbourne.
Corangamite seeks views on roadside management
Corangamite Shire residents can comment on how their council balances weed control and fire risk with protecting the environment on rural roadsides.
Fallen tree still strikingly close to cars
A large fallen tree remains on the ground beside Colac’s Murray Street just one metre from motorists.
Driver hurt in blaze
A Jancourt East driver sustained minor injuries when a fire started in their car this week.
Home fire not suspect
A fire in a South Purrumbete home caused $15,000 of damage, but authorities have deemed it not suspicious.